Central Davidson High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lexington, North Carolina 27292 · Davidson County Schools
#225 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#9326 of 16,910 nationally
About Central Davidson High
Central Davidson High is a public high located in Lexington, in the Davidson County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 897 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 225th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (73th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 897.
There are 24 schools in Lexington; Central Davidson High ranks 6th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Davidson High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Davidson High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Davidson Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students · 294 m away
Southwood Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students · 4.3 km away
South Lexington School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
308 students · 7.3 km away
Charles England Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
381 students · 8.8 km away
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–13
167 students · 9.1 km away
Davis-Townsend Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 9.3 km away
Southmont Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students · 9.5 km away
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
369 students · 10 km away
Tyro Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students · 11 km away
Lexington Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
North Buncombe High
Weaverville · Public high · Grades 9–12
896 students
Mount Pleasant High
Mount Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
894 students
Lexington Senior High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
889 students
Carrboro High
Carrboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
885 students
Smoky Mountain High School
Sylva · Public high · Grades 9–12
881 students
Rockingham County High
Reidsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
878 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Davidson High a good school?
Central Davidson High has a Success Index (US) of 46.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #225 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Davidson High rank in North Carolina?
Central Davidson High ranks #225 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #9326 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Davidson High?
Central Davidson High had 897 students in 2025.
Is Central Davidson High a elementary school or a high school?
Central Davidson High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Davidson High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Davidson High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.